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One semester away: help Mason graduate from San Jose Polytechnic

Mason is one semester away from finishing a master's in public health but is blocked from enrolling by an unpaid balance of $5,200.

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Mason E. Vazquez
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I'm the first person in my family to go to university. I'm studying a master's in public health at San Jose Polytechnic, and I'm one semester away from graduating. I have worked as a library assistant to pay my way, but this term my hours were cut and I have an unpaid balance of $5,200. The registrar has told me I can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. I have a 3.8 average, and my department head has written in support of my application for a payment plan. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support my younger siblings. Without enrolling this term I'd lose my place and my scholarship eligibility. I'm not asking for a handout - I want to finish what I started and then help the next student. The payment will go directly to the San Jose Polytechnic bursar's office. I'll post the receipt. Where the $5,200 goes: โ€ข Outstanding tuition balance: $2,250 โ€ข Final term tuition: $2,500 โ€ข Exam and lab fees: $230 โ€ข Textbooks and materials: $220 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
due date
2026-09-28
bill type
University tuition

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  • any update on how things are going in San Jose?

    • Lรฉo BonnetID verified

      Wishing you the best, Mason. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of San Jose

      • Hui Zhi PanQuestionID verified

        Is there anything that isn't money that would help Mason?

        • Mason E. VazquezOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Thank you. If you're in San Jose I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

      • Good luck with the exams, you've got this. After 27 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

        • Eric BonsuQuestionID verified

          What's already covered and what's the $5,200 for?

          • Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. All the best

            • Good luck with the exams, you've got this. My neighbor in Dehiwala donated after I showed her your page. Love from Dehiwala.

              • Hope things get better soon. Good luck with the exams, you've got this. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

                • Wishing you peace, Mason. Study hard!

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